
No Ceiling to Hope
Stories of grace from the world's most dangerous places
Monarch Books (Publisher)
Published on 23. March 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-0-85721-222-1 (ISBN)
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Description
Servants of Christ are in the transformation business. This kind of transformation will only happen if we refuse to be seduced by false idols like success, money, fame and security - to be the church we were called to be. We need to take ownership of the problems around us and work with people who are suffering in order to find solutions and offer lasting change.
Patrick travels the globe to find examples. In Bolivia he reports how Christian backing for education projects is allowing families to find a way out of poverty. In London XLP is mentoring young people to turn aside from violence. In Los Angeles a new future is being offered to gang girls. In high security prisons in the UK and US the Spirit is turning lives around. In Belfast's Shankill Road area a group of elderly ladies is cooking meals for men who sit all day in local pubs ... the list is extensive, and inspiring.
The common element is that in all circumstances Christ is offering hope.
'As Christians there is no ceiling to the hope we can bring, even when things look bleak,' Patrick says. 'Extreme poverty has been halved in the last 30 years. This book encourages and challenges the church to think and act creatively to eradicate all types of poverty and suffering.'
Patrick travels the globe to find examples. In Bolivia he reports how Christian backing for education projects is allowing families to find a way out of poverty. In London XLP is mentoring young people to turn aside from violence. In Los Angeles a new future is being offered to gang girls. In high security prisons in the UK and US the Spirit is turning lives around. In Belfast's Shankill Road area a group of elderly ladies is cooking meals for men who sit all day in local pubs ... the list is extensive, and inspiring.
The common element is that in all circumstances Christ is offering hope.
'As Christians there is no ceiling to the hope we can bring, even when things look bleak,' Patrick says. 'Extreme poverty has been halved in the last 30 years. This book encourages and challenges the church to think and act creatively to eradicate all types of poverty and suffering.'
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
SPCK Publishing
Edition type
New edition
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 16 mm
Weight
223 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85721-222-1 (9780857212221)
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Liza Hoeksma is a writer who has been involved with Soul Survivor for over ten years. She has co-authored several books including Conspiracy ofthe Insignificant with Patrick Regan, and WorshipEvangelismJustice withMike Pilavachi. Patrick Regan OBE is the is the author of five books. His two books published by Monarch Books are: No Ceiling to Hope and WhenFaith Gets Shaken. He is founder and CEO of Kintsugi Hope, a charity which aims to create safe and supportive spaces for those suffering from emotional and mental health challenges. After Patrick and his familywent through a series of personal trials and ill health, Patrick decidedto step down from his previous role as CEO at XLP, another charity supporting young people, to create Kintsugi Hope.
Content
Contents
Foreword 9
Acknowledgments 11
About XLP 13
1. The Chance of Hope 15
2. Hope in Bolivia 29
3. Hope for Young People 40
4. Hope for Gangs 54
5. Breaking the Cycle 64
6. Hope for the Homeless 72
7. War and Peace 87
8. Hope in Ghana 102
9. Hope for People with Addictions 114
10. Hope in Politics 127
11. Heaven and Hell in Trenchtown 143
12. Hope for the Marginalized and Voiceless 155
13. Hope for Our Own Lives 167
14. Hope for Eternity 182
Notes 189
Foreword 9
Acknowledgments 11
About XLP 13
1. The Chance of Hope 15
2. Hope in Bolivia 29
3. Hope for Young People 40
4. Hope for Gangs 54
5. Breaking the Cycle 64
6. Hope for the Homeless 72
7. War and Peace 87
8. Hope in Ghana 102
9. Hope for People with Addictions 114
10. Hope in Politics 127
11. Heaven and Hell in Trenchtown 143
12. Hope for the Marginalized and Voiceless 155
13. Hope for Our Own Lives 167
14. Hope for Eternity 182
Notes 189